Homelan setup to learn Sys Admin skills?

Hi guys,

I got a new role for a IT Support Specialist. Coming from a previous Service Desk job, I really want to setup a home lab so I can learn the necessary skills to become a Sys Admin.

It’s my second year in the IT field and I want to become a System Administrator.

What are some things I should create in my home lab to learn Sys Admin skills? I know I can download virtual box and download Windows Server and create my own domain, DNS, DHCP, a few clients, etc.

Just want to hear from the experienced people here on what I should and learn do in my home lab to hopefully land a sys admin job in the future.

I greatly appreciate any tips or advice.